Senior Commodity Buyer
Göteborg, SE, 417 15
Transport is at the core of modern society. Imagine using your expertise to shape sustainable transport and infrastructure solutions for the future. If you seek to make a difference on a global scale, working with next-gen technologies and the sharpest collaborative teams, then we could be a perfect match.
What you will do
At Volvo Buses you will contribute to the transformation of our company, the people transport industry and society at large. You will have end-to-end purchasing responsibility for a global direct material commodity portfolio, strengthening competitiveness across quality, cost, delivery, technology, sustainability and risk.
In this role as Senior Commodity Buyer, you will:
• Develop and drive commodity and supplier strategies, translating business needs into clear roadmaps
• Lead supplier selection, negotiations and contract implementation in close collaboration with colleagues across purchasing, product development, manufacturing, quality and cost engineering
• Build strong supplier partnerships and secure performance, continuous improvement, and proactive risk management
Your future team
You will join the Chassis Platform Team at Global Bus Purchasing, a welcoming and collaborative group of buyers and functional managers who enjoy solving problems together and sharing knowledge. The position is based in Gothenburg, Sweden, and you will be part of a truly global network.
Who are you?
You bring experience and a structured way of working, and you enjoy collaborating across functions and cultures. You are comfortable combining long-term strategy with hands-on execution, and you communicate clearly and respectfully.
Essential
• 5+ years of experience within purchasing/procurement, including end-to-end responsibility
• Experience building purchasing strategies and or business plans, with a strategic mindset
• Experience from automotive or a closely related manufacturing industry
• Direct material and commodity purchasing experience
• Global experience and confidence working across cultures and functions
• A positive attitude to new challenges and a can-do attitude
• Accountability and focus on result.
• Excellent commercial understanding and negotiating skills, both in preparation and execution
• Fluent in English
Nice to have
• Experience within electronics purchasing and supply markets
• A university degree in Business, Engineering, or equivalent experience
Who you are is the most important thing for us. If this role excites you and you believe you can make an impact, we would love to hear from you.
What is in it for you?
We offer a solid compensation and benefits package and a team culture where people support each other and celebrate progress. You will work closely with a wide range of stakeholders, grow your strategic sourcing skills, expand your global network, and build a long-term career in a company that values trust, respect and wellbeing. You will be based in Gothenburg, close to both operations and product development, in an environment where your ideas and initiative are appreciated.
Ready for the next move?
If you want to make a real impact in your career, the transportation business is where you can do it. We look forward to meeting you! If you have questions about the position, please contact:
Mariano Sanchez, Director Chassis Platform, Global Bus Purchasing
mariano.sanchez@volvo.com
T. +46 76 553 39 78
or
Johan Sköld, Director Chassis Platform, Global Bus Purchasing
johan.skold@volvo.com
T. +46 739 029 052
Last application date: 31st March 2026
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Who we are and what we believe in
We are committed to shaping the future landscape of efficient, safe, and sustainable transport solutions. Fulfilling our mission creates countless career opportunities for talents across the group’s leading brands and entities.
Applying to this job offers you the opportunity to join Volvo Group. Every day, you will be working with some of the sharpest and most creative brains in our field to be able to leave our society in better shape for the next generation. We are passionate about what we do, and we thrive on teamwork. We are almost 100,000 people united around the world by a culture of care, inclusiveness, and empowerment.
At Volvo Buses you join one of the world’s leading providers of sustainable people transport solutions. What we do affects millions of people around the world: passengers, drivers, customers; in fact, entire cities and countries. This job gives you the opportunity to work with the future of people transportation and infrastructure. We have a strong culture of working together to help each other, sharing knowledge and experience. Together, we shape the world we want to live in.